John Dziura is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Equitable since 2021, as well as prior experience at In the Market Mentors and SUNY Oswego. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of investment models implemented by third-party managers and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Kevin O'Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1993. He also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in commercial land development through two LLCs. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of investment approaches including strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Nancy Sheftic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Merrill, Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, and Wellcare before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Bergan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Syracuse, NY, and has four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management of a multi-family home. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Gerald Ciciarelli is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following three years at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and president of the 3rd Ward Community Group, a community organization in Syracuse, NY, and owns Ciciarelli Farms LLC, a farming business focused on garlic. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a broad client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Michelle Lester is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed in a supervisory, non-investment related position with Syracuse Parking Services and serves as power of attorney for her parents. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Jared Swift is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at SUNY Empire State University, Monroe Community College, and Cutting Edge Decks, Inc. He is based in Syracuse, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Nicolosi is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and tutoring with Varsity Tutors. Outside of finance, he is involved in online tutoring through Varsity Tutors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charities, offering financial planning and a variety of asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Janna Connolly is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 18 years and Vision Works for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she assists her children with their seasonal fishing lure business by helping with sales, packaging, and inventory management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services with investment strategies that utilize firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct client portfolios across various asset classes.

Andrew Whalen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Dawn Frenza is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Syracuse, NY, holding the Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Edward Carlson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Chemung Canal Trust Company, Citizens Securities Inc., Visions Analysis LLC, and Key Investment Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Jason Capron is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Nicholas Purchiaroni is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, serving clients since 2011. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, asset manager access, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

John Fabrizio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Skaneateles, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Securities, Invest Financial Corporation, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates boys lacrosse games with the National Intercollegiate Officials Association and the CNY Lacrosse Officials Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various investment strategies and tools, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Macri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes over three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

David Rebeor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Walmart and held academic positions at SUNY Oswego and Onondaga Community College. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party advisory platforms and offers a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Charles Baracco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at INVEST Financial Corp. and Community Bank. He is involved with OneGroup Retirement Advisors, dedicating significant time to that activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Brandon Champion is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth Inc. in Syracuse, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he has been involved with Northern Pines Golf Course and SUNY Oswego since 2021, with additional experience at Delta Sonic and Cicero North Syracuse Education. He also serves as a registered assistant at Excelsior Wealth Partners LLC, where he contributes to research analysis and document management. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio management using various investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Gary Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1976 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.